The Three Lectures Conclude, Hongjun's Admonition!

Even more Hunyuan Law Runes flew out from the surroundings, some merging into Laozi's Taiji Diagram.

Others landed on Yuanshi's Pangu Banner, while still others burrowed into the Fragment of the Jade Plate of Creation between Haotian's brows.

These runes did not directly impart insights but guided everyone to align their own Dao Rhythms with these Hunyuan Daos, achieving twice the result with half the effort.

"The Dao of Hunyuan prioritizes purity of origin above all. Whether one proves the Dao through strength or comprehends it through laws, only when one's own origin is untainted can one bear the burden of higher-order Great Dao laws..."

Hongjun's Dao Sound flowed slowly, like the first ray of clear light at the dawn of chaos, piercing straight into the depths of everyone's Primordial Spirits.

Laozi sat in meditation with eyes closed. The black and white qi on the Taiji Diagram began to rotate slowly, fusing the Hunyuan Dao Patterns with his own Pure Law.

In his mind, his understanding of the non-sage form of a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal of the Origin grew increasingly clear.

Venerable Yuanshi, meanwhile, circulated his Primordial Spirit. The Heaven-Opening Qi on the Pangu Banner clashed with the Hunyuan Dao Patterns, vaguely touching the threshold of a Law Realm Breakthrough.

Sect Master Tongtian unfolded the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation Prototype within his Primordial Spirit. The phantom images of four immortal swords interwove with the Hunyuan Dao Patterns.

They even began to repair residual flaws in the formation diagram—clearly, he had grasped a method to perfect the killing formation from the Dao of Hunyuan.

Nuwa gathered Creation Spiritual Qi at her fingertips, intertwining it with the Hunyuan Dao Patterns. A vague outline of the Law of Creation flashed through her mind.

She vaguely felt that if she could merge the Dao of Hunyuan into Creation, it might yield unexpected insights.

Fuxi, meanwhile, stared at the Star Patterns on the Fuxi Qin, gaining a new understanding of the connection between Star Movement and Heavenly Dao Balance.

Haotian continuously comprehended the Fragment of the Jade Plate of Creation within his Primordial Spirit. The golden runes in the fragment resonated with the Hunyuan Dao Patterns from Hongjun's sermon.

He circulated the Primordial Heart Sutra and instantly captured the core of the Dao of Hunyuan: to break free from the shackles of the Heavenly Dao, taking oneself as the Dao and the Great Dao as the foundation.

As the Primordial Heart Sutra circulated, the Chaos Origin within his body began to slowly boil. The laws of the God Slaying Spear and the Space Shuttle, which he had recently refined, gradually merged with the Hunyuan Dao Patterns.

This deepened his understanding of the Unity of Law and Self, bringing him one step closer to the threshold of breaking through to Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal of the Origin.

Jade Pool, protected by the Twelve-Petal Pure World White Lotus, slowly guided the Hunyuan Dao Patterns into her Primordial Spirit.

Although her talent was only at the nine-petal bloom, with the aid of Ren Water Spiritual Qi and the White Lotus, she steadily absorbed insights into the Dao of Hunyuan.

Her cultivation aura did not surge violently but grew increasingly condensed—clearly, she was solidifying her foundation at the Mid Golden Immortal of the Origin stage, preparing for a future assault on higher realms.

Inside the Purple Firmament Palace, Dao Sounds curled through the air, and strange phenomena surrounded them. Everyone was immersed in their comprehension of the Dao of Hunyuan, unaware that the Chaos Airflow outside the hall had gradually calmed.

Those scattered cultivators, still dizzy from the Treasure Distribution, were probably still chasing flying spiritual treasures across the Primordial Wilderness.

They had long forgotten that within the Purple Firmament Palace, a sermon on the Dao of Hunyuan was taking place—one that could change the course of their Dao paths.

And Haotian and the others, seizing this final sermon time, were quietly widening the gap between themselves and other Innate Great Powers.

Just then, two slightly hurried sounds of breaking air came from outside the hall. Jieyin and Zhunti, travel-worn, stepped inside.

Their bodies were dim, their Dao robes stained with traces of Chaos Airflow. Clearly, they had rushed back from the chaos, their eyes full of regret.

They had been so muddled during the Treasure Distribution that they had forgotten about the thousand-year sermon. By the time they hurried back from the chaos, they had already missed five hundred years.

These five hundred years of the Dao of Hunyuan were enough to widen the gap between them and the others, but regret was useless now.

Not daring to disturb anyone, they tiptoed to the back row of cushions and sat down, barely managing to gather their scattered minds as they tried to catch the lingering echoes of Hongjun's Dao Sound.

But the foundation of the five hundred years they had missed was already lost. Even if they strained every nerve to comprehend, it was of little use.

In the end, despite their utmost effort, they could only sporadically grasp the edges of the Hunyuan Dao Patterns. Compared to the deep immersion of the Three Pure Ones and the others, the gap was plain to see.

This only deepened their regret, yet there was nothing they could say.

They could only strive to make the most of the precious final five hundred years, focusing their minds on the Dao, and gradually sinking into it.

Thus, another five hundred years passed in the blink of an eye. The Hunyuan Dao Patterns within the Purple Firmament Palace suddenly withdrew, and Hongjun's Dao Sound ceased as well.

Everyone slowly opened their eyes, faint spiritual light flickering within them.

Laozi's Pure Dao Rhythm grew denser. Yuanshi had gained another layer of insight into the Law Realm Breakthrough. Tongtian had repaired a flaw in the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation.

Nuwa's comprehension of the Law of Creation had also risen to another level.

The Space Law flowing at Haotian's fingertips had grown smoother and more rounded, while Jade Pool's Ren Water Spiritual Qi had become even more refined.

Hongjun sat upright on the high platform, his gaze sweeping over the crowd. His tone returned to its previous indifference.

"The Four Thousand Year Sermon is complete. All of you, withdraw. I shall merge with the Dao."

"From now on, Hongjun is the Heavenly Dao, but the Heavenly Dao is not Hongjun. Unless a great calamity befalls the Primordial Wilderness, I will not appear again. Conduct yourselves well."

"Master, take care! Your disciples take their leave!" Everyone rose together and bowed deeply to the high platform, their voices full of reverence.

Hongjun had spread the Dao across the Primordial Wilderness, guiding sentient beings to glimpse the gateway to the Great Dao. This kindness was enough for them to remember deeply.

Thus, after offering a respectful bow, even the Three Pure Ones among them withdrew one after another, leaving only Haotian and Jade Pool still within the hall.

Once everyone had left, the indifference around Hongjun instantly dissipated. His gaze fell on Haotian and Jade Pool, full of warmth.

"Haotian, Jade Pool, when your master merges with the Dao, the Heavenly Dao Origin will briefly manifest. At that time, you may observe it here. It will greatly benefit your Dao paths."

He paused, then added, "After I merge with the Dao, my original Dao field on Jade Capital Mountain will be left to you."

"There are some unclaimed spiritual treasures hidden in the mountain. By my reckoning, they should now be fully matured. You may go and collect them. Consider them your master's final gift to you."

"It's just a pity—I fear I will not live to see the day you two become Dao companions."

Haotian was startled at these words, and a surge of warmth rose in his heart.

He and Jade Pool had coexisted for over ten thousand Yuanhui, their roots of affection long buried deep, yet never spoken aloud.

Now that their master had laid it bare, he instinctively looked toward Jade Pool, his gaze brimming with tenderness.

Feeling his stare, Jade Pool's cheeks instantly flushed crimson. Her small hands clutched tightly at her skirt, her head dipping slightly, yet she could not hide the shyness and joy in her eyes.

Seeing this, Hongjun chuckled warmly. "Hehe, it seems your hearts have long been one. This is good—henceforth, you may journey through the Primordial Wilderness together, and have more to lean on."

"Master..." Jade Pool suddenly lifted her head, her voice carrying a hint of pleading. "If my senior brother and I one day become Dao companions, would you be willing to officiate our wedding?"

At this, Hongjun sighed helplessly. "As I just said, after merging with the Dao, I cannot appear lightly unless a great calamity arises. I fear I cannot grant this request."

A flicker of disappointment passed through Jade Pool's eyes, the corners of her mouth drooping slightly.

Seeing her like this, Hongjun softened and added, "However, I can send an incarnation at that time. This incarnation will bear my will, and it can officiate in my stead. How does that sound?"

"Thank you, Master!" At this, Jade Pool's tears instantly turned to laughter, light rekindling in her eyes, her tone as jubilant as a child's.